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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 06, 1946

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Byrnes Outlines U S Plan for Centralized Germany

Secretary James Byrnes urged a fast move to a centralized German government and a federal constitution for a United States of Germany. He warned France over the Rhineland Ruhr and stated U S occupation forces will remain until Germany governs itself under strict rules. He backed keeping eastern boundaries flexible, while stressing Germany must be governed as an economic unit and the Nazi leaders must be removed.

Stuttgart James F. Byrnes France Rhineland Ruhr Russia United States Germany Oder Byrnes Poland America Potsdam Allied Control Council Yeuman Koenigsberg East Prussia Silesia Britain

British insistence on Trieste status sparks clash at talks

In Paris the British warned they would withdraw from the Big Four accord on Venezia Giulia if Trieste lacks genuine international status as a free territory. Hector McNeil said Yugoslav demands threaten the deal, while France supported a free territory core.

Paris Great Britain Venezia Giulia Trieste Yugoslavia Adriatic Hector McNeil Britain France Maurice Couve de Murville McNeil Foreign Ministers Council Luxembourg Palace Andrei Vishinsky Vishinsky Italy

Reece charges CIO boxscore stacked to hit GOP

Republican national chairman Carroll Reece accuses the CIO-PAC of stacking its voting boxscore to cast GOP lawmakers seeking reelection in a negative light. He criticizes omissions on veterans bills government restraint and farm aid as part of a staged move to aid the Democrat administration.

Washington Carroll Reece Republican National CIO Political Action Committee GOP Reece Republican News Cio-Pac

Shell Defects Laid to Fuses Garsson Clear

The Army cleared the Garsson munitions combine of responsibility for defective 4.2 mortar shells that killed 38 soldiers and injured 127. A War Department report blamed faulty fuses and was turned over to the Senate War Investigating Committee. The principal fuse makers listed include William Fencil Co, Huntly Tl, Milwaukee Stamping Co, Casco Products Corp, and National Fire Works Co, described as a Casco subsidiary.

Washington Garsson War Department Senate War May D William Fencil Co Huntly, Tl Milwaukee Stamping Co Milwaukee Casco Products Corp Bridgeport, Conn National Fire Works Co West Hanover Mass Casco

Pomeroy Man Injured In Mine State Fall

Faymond Justice of Main Street Pomeroy was seriously hurt at 11 a m Thursday in a state fall at the Big Lump Coal Mine on Union Avenue Pomeroy He was rushed by Ewing ambulance to the Boice Clinic Middleport where X ray showed fractured pelvic bones and a back injury He was later sent to the Veterans Hospital Huntington where confinement for several months is expected Justice has a wife and four minor children He was discharged from the Army last Spring.

Pomeroy Faymond Justice E. Main St Big Lump Union Ave Ewing Boice Clinic Middleport Justice Veterans Hospital of Huntington Army

Farm Bureau Official Warns of Speculation

E. K. Augustus assistant secretary of the Farm Bureau Agricultural Credit Corp warned farmers against speculating on buying farm lands at current high prices as inflation runs higher in some areas.

Columbus E. K. Augustus Farm Bureau Agricultural Credit Corp

Enforcement of Order Against Monumental Life Co in Ohio

CINCINNATI and COLUMBUS reports cover the NLRA petition seeking a cease and desist against Monumental Life Insurance Co of Baltimore for alleged union discouragement in Ohio offices. The state reports weekly sales tax totals rising to 1,879,266 and an annual total of 56,078,78 for the period, with prior comparisons. In Maryland, Lewis C. Campbell, 61, was killed in a head-on collision near Baltimore.

Cincinnati Monumental Life Insurance Co Baltimore Ohio U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals National Labor Relations Board Columbus Cnécea Aus Lidice Baat Saustea Regi Don H. Ebright Todas Cencinnati Lewis C. Campbell Baltiimage

OPA Moves Gallia Board to Jackson in Enforcement Push

Cincinnati district Office of Price Administration announced Gallipolis board will shift to Jackson on October 15 as part of 20 relocations to improve enforcement. The New Lexington board moves to Lancaster. Athens Bellaire Steubenville Cambridge and Marietta boards stay. 26 to 30 more investigators will be hired to stamp out black markets in meats and other commodities.

Cincinnati Gallipolis Office of Price Administration Jacksson OPA Lexington Lancaster District Opa Athens Bellaire Steubenvile Cambridge Marietta

Co-Op Leaders Plan Overseas Tour for Alliance Meeting

Secretary Murray D. Lincoln said nine Ohio Farr Bureau directors and staff will attend the International Co operative Alliance annual meeting in Zurich October 7 to 10. The group sails from New York September 14, tour British and European co-ops, visiting London Manchester and Rochdale before Paris and Berlin if approval is granted.

Columbus Murray D. Lincoln Ohio Farr Bureau International Cooperative Alliance Zurich Switzerland New York Southampton England London Manchester Rochdale France Paris Berlin

Better Pay for Teachers Urged To Meet Shortage

Ohio education officials warn that teacher pay must rise to address a significant shortage affecting public schools. With more than 2,000 positions unfilled and 8,800 held by temporarily certified staff, classrooms face overcrowding and reduced programs across the state. A 25 county strike for higher pay enters its fourth day, while Cambridge avoids a strike as the board proposes a two mill levy for November voters.

Columbus Ohio Harold J. Bowers Bowers Yare Scicto County Cambridge Board of Education

Four Counties Seek Veteran Housing Aid

Columbus report shows four counties requesting state funds for veterans housing programs. Adams seeks 148832.12 dollars, Hamilton 540262.25, Montgomery 256655.99, and Franklin 337637.92. Mansfield News Journal veteran editor John W. Graham resigned to join West Virginia Publishing Co. in Morgantown.

Columbus Don H. Ebright Adams Hamilton Montgomery Franklin West Virginia Mansfield John W.graham Mansfield News Journal West Virginia Publishing Co Morgantown W.va

Fight Against Labor Strife Group's Regional Panel

An eight man advisory committee with equal labor union and management representation was formed by the Federal Conciliation Service in Cleveland. It covers Region Three serving Ohio Indiana Michigan West Virginia and Kentucky to minimize labor management disputes. The panel will select impartial arbitrators from a roster for assignments as needed.

Cleveland Federal Conciliation Service Ohio Indiana Michigan West Virginia Kentucky Cleveland Committee Edgar L. Warren Washington AFL CIO U.S$. Chamber of Commerce Na|ionst Association of Manufacturers

State Cancer Program Urged by Doctor in Ohio

Columbus report states Ohio needs a statewide coordinated cancer control program and a 110 percent increase in general hospital beds. Dr. E P McNamee of Cleveland, president of the Ohio State Medical Association, told 300 Ohio health commissioners last night. An unrelated Lima auto wreck killed 62 year old Herman K Muller of Long Beach California when his car overturned on the Lincoln Highway six miles north of Lima.

Columbus Ohio E. P. McNamee Cleveland Ohio State Medical Association Ohio Health Commissioners Lima Herman K K. Muller Long Beach Calif Lincoln Highway Here

Maritime strike freezes New York harbor amid port paralysis

The AFL Seafarers International Union and Sailors Union of the Pacific led a broad coast wide walkout halting 344 ships in New York and up to 2,534 vessels on three coasts. The Maritime Commission reported extensive immobilizations from Portland to Savannah with 548 American registered and 157 foreign flagged ships affected. strikers pledged to honor picket lines as talks continued with government officials and shipowners warned of massive industry and supply disruptions.

Associated Press New York U.S. Maritime Commission Commission AFL Seafarers International Union Sailors Union of the Pacific Portland Savannah STU SUP Atlantic Coast Gulf Wage Stabilization Board Maritime Commission Appeegions CIO J. B. Bryan Pacific American Shipowners Sailor's Junion of the Pacific SIU WSB Paul Hall Max Kor Enblatt Washington Truman Labor Schnellenbach Philip Hannah Ohio San Francisco Harry Lundeberg Hannah Lundeberg William Green AFL Boston MNRRA

OPA raises better grade meat ceilings in region seven

Ohio state area plus Michigan except upper peninsula, eastern Kentucky and western West Virginia see higher ceilings effective at midnight. Officials say housewives pay about 20 percent more for better grades under new rules, yet overall meat prices likely stay about 30 percent below peak levels since lifting ceilings. Some items match old prices, pork except bacon and pork chops. Large stores may price beneath ceilings. stronger enforcement to curb over ceilings.

Cleveland OPA Ohio Michigan Upper Peninsula Kentucky West Virginia Walter J. Heeddesheimer

Local Option Year Is Asked By Ohio Women Union

The four day Ohio Women’s Christian Temperance Union convention ends with a campaign to make 1947 a year of local option in Ohio. A resolution stating organized liquor traffic fears local options and factual advertising was approved. The group urged united action and approved examining state liquor laws for enforcement.

Columbus Ohio Women's Christian Temperance Union Ohio United Action

Taxi Drivers' Strike Ended in Canton After an Agreement

A strike by 70 AFL taxi drivers begun August 21 ended at 4 p m yesterday. Union and cab company representatives agreed to operate while the Wage Stabilization Board decides on a proposed commission plan the drivers say would cut earnings.

Canton AFL Wage Stabilization Board

West Virginia Coal Production Rises in July

Charleston reports West Virginia coal production for July reached 13,910,608 tons, well above the same month last year. Despite the July gain, year to date output remains well behind 1945 totals, according to state mine official G. R. Spindler.

Charleston West Virginia G. R. Spindler

Ohioan 92 Declares Status as One of Oldest Hunters

Circlville resident Charles Emrine aged 92 says he remains among Ohio's oldest game hunters and plans to hunt again next season. He quit active work at 85 after winning a company championship at Esmeralda Canning Co.

Circleville Charles Emrine Ohio Esmeralda Canning Co

Records Shattered At Stark County Fair Attendance Peak

Canton officials report about 105000 attendees at Stark County Fair setting a new attendance record. The fair concluded after a four day run with robust crowds and events across all divisions.

Stark County Fair Canton —P Stark County

Stolen Plane Joyride Ends Near Circleville Cornfield

An 18 year old and a 16 year old companion stole Cmdr E R Traylor’s Piper Cub from Norton airfield near Columbus. The plane was found in a cornfield near Circleville after a dawn flight ended in a field. The elder boy was jailed for grand larceny while the younger fled, pursued by police along the Olen tangy River.

Columbus A. J. Lashley John Bethel Norton Airfield Cmdr E. R. Traylor Washington Cleveland Circleville Zanesville Here Olentangy River

Pension hike raises benefits for 25 000 Ohio pensioners

Welfare Director Frazier Reams estimates about 25 000 of Ohio's 117 000 old age pension recipients will gain October checks under a new $50 maximum, up from $40, with $200 yearly medical expense aid. The rise is funded by state and federal sources and targets those truly in need. Former Lorain publisher Jacob J. Meyer, longtime city council president, died yesterday.

Columbus Ohio Frazier Reams Reams Frank J. Lauscher Dies Lorain— LP Jacob J. Meyer Old Lorain Daily News

New York election worth watching says Sam Simmons

Sam Simmons argues New York governor race pits Dewey against Len Mead with Roosevelt era loyalties shaping voter bias. He notes immigrant groups favored Roosevelt while Nostalgia and dramatic leadership style echoed quonarchs, prompting questions about party loyalty after Roosevelt’s era ends.

New York Jean Dewey Empire State Len Mead Franklin D Roosevelt Europe Roosevelt Travis Navy Army Congress Supreme Court Democratic Party

Two Crushed at Cleveland Electric Power Plant

Two workers, Cisak and John Kozak, aged 4, were crushed to death yesterday when over 60 tons of coal collapsed at the Cleveland Electric Heating Plant operated by Ohio Standard Oil. SOHIO directors named a new board member in Cleveland report.

Cisak John Kozak Cleveland Electric Tuminating Co Sohio NASA Cleveland The Standard Ol! Com

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